It occurred to me then that I was the opposite of my father. Because I was very, very good at destroying things.

It was mint and memories and the past and the future and she felt as if she’d done this before and already she longed to do it again.

That was pretty much all you needed to know about Cole, right there. He saw something he didn't quite understand, liked it, and took it to be his.

We all, one day, realize that we’re not going to be kids forever and we’re going to grow up.

He cared for languages dead long enough that they wouldn’t change on him.

I always listen to you. Except when I don't.

Good morning. You have a moment?" It's clever the way she says it, not as a question. I would have to contradict her in order to have my moment back. I make a note to use the method in the future.